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Crayfish Paternity Analysis Using AFLPs

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Amplified fragment length polymorphisms are a PCR-based genetic tool used to mark the presence or absence of alleles in a DNA sample. This tool has typically been used for genetic analysis in plants, but research is now being done to see if it is a reliable source for paternity analysis in animals. Samples of Orconectes limosus were collected from Quinebaug River during a previous study and mated to produce offspring. A blind AFLP analysis was conducted to see if juveniles from known mothers could be matched to their appropriate fathers. The correct father was determined in two of five families.

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  • E-project-042413-153142
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  • 2013
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  • 2013-04-24
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  • 2021-01-29

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